Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Mevotech Announces the Supreme Front Upper Control Arms

Mevotech has announced today the availability of the Supreme front upper control arms (CMS251235/CMS251236). Mevotech Supreme front upper control arms CMS251235 and CMS251236 feature a stamping profile as well as…

NTN Driveshaft Receives 2020 GM Award

NTN announced that its manufacturing facility, NTN Driveshaft has been named a recipient of a 2020 GM Customer Care and Aftersales On-Time Shipping Award. NTN is receiving this Silver level…

Select Retail Sales Increased in 2020

Throughout 2020, the impacts of the pandemic on the automotive industry were evident in key areas. New light vehicle sales saw record-setting decreases, finishing the year down 19.7%. Source: DesRosiers…

Emily Chung: All About Mindset

How you think and what you think often determines how successful you become. It’s often been said that mindset is everything. In Emily Chung’s case, she was able to channel…

Auto Value Partners with Tekmetric

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, headquarters for Auto Value, has added Tekmetric as an approved shop management system (SMS). Auto Value’s business-to-business platform, MyPlace4Parts, is now integrated with Tekmetric. Tekmetric…

Attracting the Next Generation

Collaboration, education and resources are all key to successful recruitment and retention A topic we tend to hear a lot in the automotive aftermarket, is how…

Advanced Synthetic Motor Oils

The ultimate in performance and protection for today’s engines. Since 2011, automakers have been under growing pressure to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions, driven by…

Better Cooling Options

Looking at the opportunities available via the aftermarket  One of the most critical aspects of reliable vehicle operation is a properly functioning cooling system. Yet, in…

Aftermarket Car Parts Canada – Leading the Industry

As Canada’s leading publication for the automotive aftermarket industry, with a focus on the aftermarket auto parts industry, auto repair, service centres, aftermarket auto parts distributors, and aftermarket auto parts suppliers, we are the Canadian source for auto mechanic news, and for information about the latest advances in auto mechanic technology. More than an auto parts magazine, we cover auto parts industry news, and we offer the insight, direction and market research that repair shops need in order to best service their customers. Whether using original equipment of aftermarket products as replacement parts, our readers rely on us to increase their market share and to be able to continue to provide top-notch service. As the Canadian source for auto parts news, we know that our readers rely on us to provide them with the latest information about aftermarket parts and accessories, auto care products, performance parts, and the automotive aftermarket industry overall. As the industry continues to evolve, affecting aftermarket size, our readers turn to us for the market research that will help them strategize and plan for the future, regardless of the market size.

Aftermarket Auto Parts – The Bigger Picture

As part of a much larger automotive footprint, aftermarket professionals know that their success depends on a variety of external factors, which is why we cover the entire automotive landscape. They know that today’s car sales figures, which normally take place in brick and mortar dealerships, determine which vehicles will end up in their aftermarket service bays in the years to come. That’s why we regularly deliver dealer news to our aftermarket readers. Since trucks and vans need replacement parts too, the fleet industry has a significant impact on the aftermarket. That’s why our readers trust us to educate them about fleet, whether they specialize in commercial vehicle maintenance or light truck repairs. Moreover, since many repair shops sell tires, we make sure they’re well informed about the latest products and technologies available. After all, the aftermarket auto parts industry covers a lot of territory, and while some information is available on aftermarket auto parts websites, we are the authority on the topic here in Canada, coast-to-coast. And while the friendly neighbourhood mechanic doesn’t usually do body work on vehicles that have been damaged in a traffic accident, it’s important for aftermarket professionals to know what’s going on in this part of the auto industry.To make sure they do, we provide complete coverage of the collision repair industry – a segment of the business with their own aftermarket auto parts challenges and concerns. And as auto body repair technology continues to evolve and advance, we are there to inform our audience about the changes, and about how to best take advantage of emerging trends. Finally, whether parts and emerging technologies are made in Canada, the United States, or abroad, we provide the insight and direction that helps today’s aftermarket professionals make sense of it all.